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Mark Pritchard was arrested in early December but the case has been dropped (Picture: PA)

Tory MP Mark Pritchard has called for a review on alleged rape victims getting anonymity after an allegation against him was dropped by Metropolitan Police due to insufficient evidence.

The Wrekin MP was initially arrested after voluntarily attending a London police station on December 2.

He was released on bail to return today, where he was informed he would face no further action.

In a statement outside Westminster today, Mr Pritchard, 48, said: ‘To be falsely accused of anything is an awful thing.

‘Of course (my accuser) remains anonymous.

‘The law on anonymity does need to be reviewed and fairness does need to play a far greater role in these cases.’

Mr Pritchard described the ordeal as ‘a testing time’, and thanked friends for their support.

He said his accuser had ‘concocted a vindictive and outrageous story’.

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Mr Pritchard said: ‘Sadly, as an MP, sometimes you have a target on your back.’

The law currently states that people who allege they are victims of sexual offences – including rape – are entitled to life-long anonymity. There has been continued debate on whether that anonymity should be lifted on those who make false allegations.